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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1923

Page

4

SLAIN MONTANA BOOTLEGGERS KILLED BY DEPUTIES IN CODY

Billings June 29 George M Shirran was slain and ALA Carey wounded by special deputies at Cody after a night chase. Inquests at Greyhill and Cody revealed conflicting testimony. Deputies armed with rifles and a pistol pursued Carey and Shirran to a cache, where shots erupted killing Shirran and wounding Carey as the car fled. Evidence shows 42 shots fired, with focus on occupants rather than vehicle.

Billings George M. Shirran Ala Carey Cady Charles Shirran Greyhill Cory Shirran Goppard Whey Omteantiing Loomis Én Cody Shirraw Irma Stirrad Shirrai Sle Caray Ney Urey Shivean Shirring Battler Hody

Local residents mingle in Helena and Townsend events

Mr and Mrs Moran return from travels to Helena and Townsend and settle on a new ranch, selling their Johnson property to Jack Broderick. Broderick brings Sil Mathewson home from Johnson for a visit before returning to Pen-Serfoot. News notes cover weddings, travels, forest trespass talks, and road conditions, including bridge washouts on Thomas Creek.

Watson Jutea Aa. Y. Moran Townsend Ranger Uulhorn Dutch Creek Towngent Duikeret National Forest Uhikarn Hank Ry Bingham Heaver Wats Watson Home Meury Lingshire Helen Ueena Waller Rumsey Great Falls Julius Hallly Waller Ranch Walker Arthur Walton Sarah Watson Wa Indies Helena Diamant Thomas Creek Crossing Washelok Wednesay A. Ashford Lockinghet Cope Telena

Campers at Fromberg Wave Use of Garden Campers

Fromberg June campers enjoy natural gas electric service clean mountain water and fresh vegetables at a new tourist camp. Montana Power plans to supply wiring materials. volunteers maintain gardens and a weekly noon meal in the park with improvised shelters and windshields for comfort.

Fromberg Ager Coleman Montana Power Company Noogark

Belgrade Society Notes and Local Appointments

Belgrade society items describe visits in Harman and Bozeman, with family events, illnesses, and hospitalizations. The column notes host gatherings, birthdays, births, and travel by residents to Billings, Stevensville, and other towns, plus a trial report from Florida and a court case in North Dakota.

LAST $100,000 PLEDGED FOR FIGHT PROMISES IN SHELBY

Shelby fans raise 100000 for Dempsey Gibbons bout but fear loss as hundreds travel by car. Twenty investors each pledge six percent while promoters confirm funds and plan moving picture rights. Tension over contract and backers grows as Shelby prepares for a potential spectacle.

Coats Dempsey Gibbons Shelby Dakotas Wyoming Blaho Washington Oregon Western Canale Shedliv Fkst Ley J. Molunshy Jobson Simo Kearns Alvance Dodge Franc Kearnns Dentphecy Kewris Giiles Bui Missouri Ostaff Citiceny of Great Falls Jim Johnson

Parade Honors for President Harding at Montana Visit

Six Jie girls presented bouquets to Mrs. Harding as the president and party rode through town in a parade. The event featured a color guard, state officials, veterans, and a Shrine temple reception with extensive floral displays and a mile of cheering crowds along Park and Start streets.

Sam Stephenson Great Falls Jol Tressler Af Matta John Vaily Migsoula Pomeroy Kalispell J. Newick Dillon Jehu Slattery Glasgow Tow Huire Isaac Boyer Eleha Johr GL. Brown A. RK Qrufing Broadwater Uatel Company Jane Catherine Mro Gleason Mutel Naiggeriemt Helesia Harding Fort Hospital Montana Tapntist Assembl Breeting Shrine Temple Corpiea Borcill C H. Burrill Billings Alis Cunninghaor Me. Sparade Dia Jus. Harding Josep M. Dison T. A. Marton Uill'park Automibiln Tam Rusti Othe Itn Maini Port Harrison Me Harding Tive Torthos Arondwater Baptist Assembly Placer Tobby Watlpoonn Tong Giraud Street Fing Dixon William Coleman Deer Lodge Montana Jeange Hye Christian Stereiure Kleler Williamary Ungh Talnun Ars. Rodwan Greenlex Pickuae Jeter

Georgia man heads Disabled Veterans ceremony headline

James McFarland of Dalton, Va, was unanimously elected National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans of the World War at the closing session of the unequal convention. William J. O'Conner of San Francisco was elected senior vice commander.

Associated Press Minneapolis James McFarland Dalton McFarland William J. O'Conner San Francisco

WIFE SLAYS OFFICER IN OKINAWA INCIDENT

A report from Anniston Okinawa dated June 29 describes Lieutenant James Fiebner being shot and killed in an officer involved incident. Details remain fragmentary but confirm a fatal shooting and immediate consequences at the scene.

Anniston Oki Kmed Sli

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